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This supplement is essential for good thyroid levels. Easy to take.
I have been diagnosed with a low functioning thyroid, and now take the Lugol's iodine drops every day. I just add a few drops to a small glass of juice before I get ready for bed, and you barely taste it iin the juice. Since I take vitamins then anyway, this works perfect for me and I use the juice to wash down the vitamins with.
The doctor does tests every few months, and my thyroid is now almost back to a normal function level.
Most people think that we get enough iodine from using iodized salt; but that is not true at all. A lot of the iodine evaporates before we even use the salt.
Not only that, most doctors tell their patients to cut down on salt, especially seniors like me; so seniors are probably the most iodine deficient group in America today. I have started using natural Himalayan sea salt, which is much healthier than chemically-processed salt we buy in the grocery store, and added the iodine supplement.
Even though I have not changed my diet to speak of otherwise, and I am in my 70's, I have increased energy, and also have been losing weight and regaining muscle tone.
I also absolutely recommend listening to Dr. David Brownstein talk about the importance of iodine and thyroid health. He has several videos on Youtube. Some of them are not the best listening quality; but the information is vital.
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July 2016 · Health and Household · verified purchase